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Windows 7: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 0x0000009f

I only ever get this BSOD when I run a backup to a Toshiba 1TB external USB drive. The script is set to shut down the PC when it has finished backing up. Mostly that works fine, but, maybe 20% of the time, I come back to find this BSOD, which occurs at shutdown, not during the running of the script.

I know that this BSOD is usually due to an external USB device and that re-installing drivers should fix it. But what drivers do I need to install? It's just a P&P device, there were no drivers to install of course. Maybe the BIOS (chipset) drivers for my PC? Or is it a Power managemnt problem??

If I run the script, then remove the USB HDD (via the system tray icon) before shutting down, I don't get a BSOD. Also, the BSOD never used to happen, it's only the past few months that it has occurred.

DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 0x0000009f

DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 0x0000009fHello the last 3 BSOD's have all been caused by the same service or driver. I don't know which program is the troubleshooter but I'd like to find out as you might imagine. :p
I'm also curious to find out what is causing the 0x0000003b error.

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DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 0x0000009fHi Guys - got one of my remote users getting random blue screens, can't get to the bottom of this one so any help what's causing this would be gratefully appreciated!
I've attached the ZIP file as mentioned in the thread guide, but first time I've had to submit (usually find what I need on here...

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BSOD 0x0000009f - DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILUREHello All,
First time posting on here. So I have been receiving a BSOD that keeps on flagging the display drivers. I have now updated every driver and the system keeps on crashing. Im beginning to think it might be the actual video card. I am free to any suggestions.
Also, it happens quite...

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BSOD: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (0X0000009f)Greetings,
Having an issue with the BSOD occurring after waking PC from sleep mode. I reloaded Windows 7 thinking this would solve the issue, but I believe there is a driver issue with some of the hardware. I replaced the RAM thinking this would solve the problem (and give me an excuse to upgrade...

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Help with BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE 0X0000009FHello all,
Could anyone please help? I am getting some BSOD on my (almost brand new in terms of usage) laptop and would like to know what can be done to avoid this worrying recurrence. The first time it happened a couple of days ago while browsing the net, the second time today while I was...